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Today I want to start addressing something that I’m asked ALL the time. How can I improve my energy? Let’s discuss what impacts your energy and what are causes for FATIGUE? This will be Part 1 of a 3 Part series on ideas to help you feel more vibrant with the energy to do what…

Hello Everyone! Today I want to talk about Vitamin K2. I’m excited to share that in Dec 2018 Mindbodygreen published an article I wrote on Vitamin K2 and I want to review some of that same information today with you! I will post the link to that article at the bottom of this blog. Have…

Hello Everyone! Today I want to talk about endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and ultimately help you find safe skin care products. What do I mean by that? I mean – products that are not harmful to you or your family. So, what are EDCs and how do you choose safe skin care products? Let me…

Hello Everyone! In prior blogs, I’ve mentioned nutrients to help with cardiovascular health like Berberine and Citrus bergamot. Long before I was aware of those nutrients, I used another option, Plant Sterols for Healthy Cholesterol Levels in my patients. Early historical diets were rich in phytosterols (found in grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds), providing…

Hello everyone! Because February is Heart Awareness Month, today, I’m going to discuss Citrus Bergamot for a Healthy Heart and Cholesterol Levels. Cholesterol Many patients present to me having not tolerated medications to lower their cholesterol and wanting other options that can help to reduce their cardiovascular risk. Today, I want to continue discussing another…

Hello everyone! Because February is Heart Awareness Month, today, I’m going to discuss Berberine. Berberine a very heart healthy supplement may help improve cardiometabolic health. Heart Disease It’s no secret that diseases of the cardiovascular system are the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control…

Hello everyone! Today I want to talk a little bit more about some specific antioxidants and a few products I feel are very important. Previously I spoke about the importance of antioxidants and detailed out top antioxidant products like Antioxidant Support and Mitochondrial Complex. So, why are CoQ10, NAC and Glutathione important antioxidants? Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Coenzyme…

Previously I spoke about the importance of antioxidants and detailed our top antioxidant products like Antioxidant Support and Mitochondrial complex. Many times, when I bring up antioxidants I’m asked, do you carry a “greens” product.” The answer is, “Yes, we do.” The National Cancer Institute recommends 5 servings of fruits and veggies/day. Many individuals don’t…

Today I want to talk about why antioxidants are important. I’m going to use some big words today but try to stay with me! Antioxidants help to protect your cells. They stop cell damage caused by oxidants or free radicals, which attack healthy cells. Free radicals contain an unpaired electron, so they are considered unstable…

Amino acids, phospholipids, and herbs for Reducing Stress Today we want to finish with part 5 of this 5 part series. I want to talk specifically about amino acids, phospholipids, and the top herbs for reducing stress. Amino Acids 5HTP is an amino acid extracted naturally from the seed of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. It’s…

Nutrition and Supplements for Reducing Stress Does anyone want to answer this question? What do you crave when you are stressed? Is it a big nice green fresh organic salad? Heck no, it is chocolate or something salty like potato chips, right? We crave those because they boost serotonin our happy neurotransmitter. However, the effects…

How to Reduce Stress So how do we reduce stress? How do we deal with life? We have to DESIRE to change. We have to change our thinking to be able to change our habits. We humans are a bundle of habits. Today in part 3 of this 5 part series, I want to discuss some…